As you put together your hardscape design, consider using limestone for your steps, pathways, and retaining walls. Apart from its beauty and elegance, limestone is hardwearing, versatile, and inexpensive. Read on for more details about the benefits of this hardscaping material, courtesy of your local gravel supplier. 

Why Should You Use Limestone in Your Lawn & Garden?

1. Strength & Reliability

Limestone begins as a sedimentary rock that naturally blends with plants, fossils, mud, and sand. High-grade varieties are dense and non-porous, which makes them incredibly durable and weather resistant. Limestone is perfect for hardscaping features such as patios, water fountains, benches, and fire pits because it stands up well to heat, moisture, impacts, weight, and freeze-thaw conditions. 

2. Aesthetic Value

Limestone has a gorgeous, rustic appearance and lends old world charm to any lawn or garden. In instantly boosts curb appeal and makes backyards feel more inviting. Limestone is available in a broad spectrum of colors, which look particularly handsome on patios, walls, pool decks, and walkways. Create colorful mosaic, chevron, or lattice patterns for an even more dramatic effect. 

3. Affordability & Investment

Limestone is also easy on your pocketbook, costing only about $2.60 per square foot. Installation fees are also typically reasonable, as are repairs in the unlikely event you’ll ever need them. Additionally, limestone hardscaping is a smart investment, as it adds value to your property and makes it more attractive to buyers. You’ll notice much higher bids when you list it, and it will most likely sell very quickly. 

When you need limestone for your next home improvement project, get in touch with the friendly team at Ashcraft Sand & Gravel. They keep a full stock of high-quality gravel, sand, and limestone products for customers throughout the Cleves, OH, area. Call them at (513) 367-5700 to place an order for construction materials, and visit them online for more information on their services.